We’ve said it before, and with each trip we continue to say… “we love Foodie Adventures!” We have developed a new trip to Spain and are excited about the variety of experiences we will be able to enjoy within 60 minutes of the Villa, which is located at the base of the Pyrenees mountains. Below you will find the itinerary of the Spanish Catalonia tour and the daily four-course menus.
Tour the Villa’s Guest Bedrooms – click below to view
Itinerary
Day 1 – Friday
- Meet at BCN airport at 10:00 am
- Tour Boqueria Market and Old Town Barcelona
- Quick Lunch on your own
- Tour Gaudi Townhouse – Casa Batllo
- Arrive mid-afternoon at Villa
- Welcome Cocktail and Villa Tour
- Settle In
- Buffet Dinner – Large Tapas Display
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 2 – Saturday
- Breakfast at the Villa
- Visit town of Vic on “Market Day”
- Tasting of Fuet, the famous sausage from the town of Vic
- Lunch and Shopping time on your own in Vic
- Visit Episcopal Museum
- Cooking Class at the Villa with chef Michael. Assist Michael in preparing the four-course dinner menu of the evening.
- Four Course Dinner at the Villa, see menu in chart below
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 3 – Sunday
- Breakfast at the Villa
- Visit the Caves of Toll and the Architectural Museum in Moia
- Funicular ride up the mountain to Montserrat Monastery and Museum
- Lunch on your own at Montserrat
- Cooking Class at the Villa with chef Michael. Assist Michael in preparing the four-course dinner menu of the evening.
- Four Course Dinner at the Villa, see menu in chart below
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 4 – Monday
- Breakfast at the Villa
- Visit the town of Moia
- Shop Tasting of Montbru Cheese, Local Sausage and Sikaru Beer
- Lunch on your own in Moia
- Tour of the Sosa Gastronomic Factory
- Cooking Class at the Villa with chef Michael. Assist Michael in preparing the four-course dinner menu of the evening.
- Four Course Dinner at the Villa, see menu in chart below
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 5 – Tuesday
- Breakfast at the Villa
- Excursion to Barcelona to tour the “Sagrada Familia”, Gaudi’s amazing Basillica
- Tour Park Guell, a garden complex with architectural elements designed by Antoni Gaudi
- Lunch and free time to shop in Barcelona
- Cooking Class at the Villa with chef Michael. Assist Michael in preparing the four-course dinner menu of the evening.
- Four Course Dinner at the Villa, see menu in chart below
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 6 – Wednesday
- Breakfast at the Villa
- Excursion to Mon Sant Benet – A day in the life of Ramon Casas
- Visit “Alicia” and experience “The Sense of the Senses”. Tour the Kitchen Garden
- Lunch on your own in a quaint village
- Tour and tasting at Abadal Winery
- Cooking Class at the Villa with chef Michael. Assist Michael in preparing the four-course dinner menu of the evening.
- Four Course Dinner at the Villa, see menu in chart below
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 7 – Thursday
- Breakfast at the Villa
- Visit of Freixenet, exceptional Cava producers. Tour the caves, the factory and finish with a tasting of Cava
- Lunch on your own in a quaint village
- Chocolate Tasting at “Chocolates Simón Coll Chocolatier”
- Cooking Class at the Villa with chef Michael. Assist Michael in preparing the four-course dinner menu of the evening.
- Four Course Dinner at the Villa, see menu in chart below
- After Dinner Drinks and Itinerary Briefing
Day 8 – Friday
- Breakfast
- Depart Villa at 9:00 a.m. to Barcelona Airport.
Weekly Dinner Menu (nearly complete)
Day 1 – Friday
- Welcome Buffet Dinner – Large Tapas assortment including: local Cheese Board, Sliced Cured Meats, Canapés, Olives, Marinated Vegetables, various Spanish Tortillas, Bandarillas, Patas Bravas, Boquerones en Vinagre, Stuffed Mussels, Breads, Salads, Desserts
Day 2 – Saturday
- Spanish Meatballs in Almond Sauce
- Escalivada – Catalan Grilled Vegetable Salad
- Entree
- Flan
Day 3 – Sunday
- Paella Night
Day 4 – Monday
- Beets in Romesco Sauce
- Soup or Salad
- Fresh Seared Fish Fillet with Garlic Prawns
- Frangollo – Cinnamon, Raisin and Nut Pudding with Fresh Fruit
Day 5 – Tuesday
- Shrimp Skewers with Aioli Sauce
- Gazpacho
- Entree
- Panallets (almond Paste Cookies studded with Pine Nuts) with Caramel Ice Cream
Day 6 – Wednesday
- Sherried Mushrooms with Manchego Cheese and Jambon
- Escudella Soup – Meat Broth with Parsley-Meatballs, Sausage and Vegetables
- Fried Fish “Samfaina” in Terra Cotta
- Torta de Santiago – Almond Pie
Day 7 – Thursday
- Jambon with Broad Beans and Salsa Brava
- Endive Salad with Bulgur, Xató (Nut and Pepper Dressing), Anchovy, Tuna and Baccala
- Entree
- Churros with Hot Melted Dark Chocolate